South Dakota Codified Laws 22-8-13. Terrorist threat–Felony
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Any person who threatens to commit a crime of violence, as defined by subdivision 22-1-2(9), or an act dangerous to human life involving any use of chemical, biological, or radioactive material, or any explosive or destructive device, with the intent to:
(1) Intimidate or coerce a civilian population;
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 5 felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-8-13
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) Influence the policy or conduct of any government or nation;
(3) Affect the conduct of any government or nation; or
(4) Substantially impair or interrupt public communications, public transportation, common carriers, public utilities, or other public services;
is guilty of making a terrorist threat. A violation of this section is a Class 5 felony.
Source: SL 2005, ch 120, § 189.